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Gaswell Testing Theory, Practice & Regulation

Introduction 1 1. Conventional & Isochronal Tests 5 1. 1 Derivation of Fundamental Flow Equation 6 1. 2 Conventional Test 10 1. 3 Isochronal Test 13 1. 4 Modified Isochronal Test 17 2. Additional Testing Options 23 2. 1 Pseudopressure (Real Gas Potential) Treatment for Gas Flow 24 2. 2 The Radia...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Donohue, David A.T., Ertek, T. (Author)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Dordrecht Springer Netherlands 1982, 1982
Edition:1st ed. 1982
Subjects:
Geotechnical Engineering And Applied Earth Sciences
Geotechnical Engineering
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Collection: Springer Book Archives -2004 - Collection details see MPG.ReNa
Table of Contents:
  • 1. Conventional & Isochronal Tests
  • 1.1 Derivation of Fundamental Flow Equation
  • 1.2 Conventional Test
  • 1.3 Isochronal Test
  • 1.4 Modified Isochronal Test
  • 2. Additional Testing Options
  • 2.1 Pseudopressure (Real Gas Potential) Treatment for Gas Flow
  • 2.2 The Radial Diffusivity Equation for Gas Flow
  • 2.3 Analytical Solution of the Diffusivity Equation
  • 2.4 Flow Regimes
  • 2.5 Skin Factor
  • 2.6 Turbulent Flow Factor
  • 2.7 Drawdown or Falloff Test
  • 2.8 Buildup Test
  • 2.9 Determination of S, S? and D from Buildup and Drawdown Tests
  • 3. Additional Testing Considerations
  • 3.1 Surface-Pressure Relationships
  • 3.2 Stabilization Time and Radius of Investigation
  • 3.3 Choice of Flow Rates and Duration of Flow Rates
  • 3.4 Wellbore Storage Effects
  • 3.5 Production of Liquids
  • 3.6 Single-Point Test
  • 3.7 The Orifice Meter
  • 3.8 Testing Equipment
  • 3.9 Measurement, Sampling, and Safety in Testing
  • 4. Procedures & Regulations
  • 4.1 Interstate Oil Compact Commission Procedures
  • 4.2 State of Texas Regulations
  • 4.3 State of Oklahoma Regulations
  • 4.4 State of New Mexico Regulations
  • 4.5 State of Louisiana Regulations
  • 4.6 Province of Alberta Regulations
  • 5. Field Test & Interpretation
  • 6. Exercises
  • Nomenclature & Units
  • Appendix A
  • Derivation of the Continuity Equation
  • Appendix B
  • Analytical Solution of the Diffusivity Equation
  • Appendix C
  • Skin Due to Restricted Entry
  • Appendix D
  • Determination of Gas Supercompressibility Factor and Viscosity
  • Appendix E
  • Orifice Coefficients
  • Appendix F
  • Sample Data Reporting Forms

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